Costillas en Salsa Verde
Costillas en Salsa Verde (or Pork Ribs in Mexican Salsa Verde) is a tasty and incredibly delicious dish. A perfect Sunday dinner with the family.
Servings: 4
Calories: 134kcal
Ingredients
- 10 to matillos
- ¼ onion sliced
- 2 serrano chiles
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons + 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- ½ slab of pork ribs sliced individually
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
- 1 cup of water
- Salt as needed
Instructions
- On a baking dish, add tomatillos, onion, serrano chiles, and garlic cloves.
- Add 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Mix to coat all the ingredients.
- Place under the broil for 8-10 minutes, or until everything is roasted.
- Add the tomatillos, onion, serrano chiles, and garlic cloves to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Set aside until ready to use.
- Season one side of the ribs slices with salt.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet.
- Add the ribs to the pan, seasoned side down.
- Sear ribs for 5-7 minutes.
- Add salt to the unseasoned side of the ribs. (The side facing up).
- Turn the ribs and brown the other side.
- Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Add the salsa verde slowly, or it will splatter.
- Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken bouillon and water.
- Cover the skillet and cook for an additional 20 minutes.
- Add more water, if needed.
- Serve with rice and veggies.
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Notes
Make the salsa verde ahead of time to cut down on cooking time.
Nutrition
Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg